US Bridges

I0010 over I-610 & I-10

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503400482

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,285 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
49,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I-610 & I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I-610 & I-10 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 49,634 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,597 by 2041. The structure is 2,285 ft (696.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesI-610 & I-10
Location.5 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99707, -90.11586
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans42 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,285 ft (696.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,634 (2021)
Projected traffic54,597 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I-610 & I-10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I-610 & I-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over I-610 & I-10 carry?

About 49,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I-610 & I-10?

The structure is 2,285 ft (696.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I-610 & I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.